Montbarrey is one of the nine municipalities of the Val d’Amour that belong to the Forêt de Chaux. The Loue crosses the southern part of Montbarrey. The forest is designated as a special protection area for birds within the Natura 2000 network.
When planning your own trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Montbarrey.
Nature
Wood from the Forêt de Chaux has been transported by raft since the 17th century. The Sentier des Radeliers is a PR® circular hiking trail through the Forêt de Chaux, where visitors can discover the region’s former forest occupations.
Culture
L’Arbre aux Fouletots in Montbarrey invites visitors to discover the art of net making and net embroidery. Personalised workshops and courses are offered there under the guidance of qualified embroiderers. The 18-hour course at the Point de Toile includes the loan of professional materials and the creation of a brise-bise.
Trails
The Sentier des Radeliers leads to Montbarrey via the Chemin des Riottes and then continues along the D7 towards the church. The Boucle du Val d’Amour cycle route also passes from Dole through Montbarrey along the D7; it then continues on the D940 towards La Vieille-Loye.
The route “Se promener dans la forêt de Chaux” begins and ends in Montbarrey. It leads into the northern part of the Forêt de Chaux and crosses the Clauge River twice near La Vieille-Loye.
Surroundings
The Abbaye de Rosières, the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans and the Abbaye de Notre-Dame d'Ounans are located near Montbarrey. In the wider regional surroundings of Montbarrey, the Maison de Louis Pasteur can be found as a museum.
The mountains Mont Begon and Mont Poupet, as well as the hill Mont Roland, are also located in the wider regional surroundings of Montbarrey.
Villeneuve-sous-Pymont, Les Bouchoux, Champagnole, Pratz, Les Arsures, Florentia, Censeau, Rahon
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